underhum

/ˌʌndərˈhʌm/

Definitions

1. verb

to place or position something underneath or below something else

“The worker had to underhum the pipes to make room for the new foundation.”

2. noun

the act of placing or positioning something underneath or below something else

“The engineer studied the underhum of the bridge to ensure its stability.”

Synonyms

  • underlay
  • underpin

Antonyms

  • overhang
  • overlie